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This song features Justo Almario - flute, David "Fingers" Haynes - drum programming, Jim Lownes - bass, Jonas Aras - piano.  It reminds me a bit of the material from Chick Corea's "Friends" album which featured Joe Farrell on reeds.

Comments appreciated,
Jonas

As I said on your other thread, this is the kind of jazz that I grew up listening to but rarely hear around here.  I've noticed that over the years you've inspired a lot of CW users with your free templates help in the Sonar forum.  I just want you to know that it's been appreciated.

I'm glad there's at least one jazz listener left out there!

My Sonar template is somewhat meaningless with the advent of "X".  I'm still on 8.5.3 with hopes that they'll make a "Classic" version in the future ;-D.  

Thanks for your kind words,
J

This is the best of the three. The arrangement is nice.

I think a more delicate mix could enhance the overall effect.

I think I'd enjoy a more organic tone on the bass and it seems like it should be mixed further back with the drums so that they seem to be playing together at the same time in the same room. I'd probably have less thoughts about the direct and dry tone on the bass if the placement seemed more glued to the drums.

At times, I feel the same way about the piano... other times it's sitting right where it seems comfortable.

The flute sounds real, real good.

It seems like the mix should serve the song and not highlight the players as much as it seems... if that makes sense.


Thank you for sharing. I always shy away from making critical suggestions, but the playing on this track sounds so good, and the song is so nice, that it seems like this mix is just a few tweaks away from being something very special.

all the best,
mike

Great job Jonas!  Love it!

Great stuff Jonas. Really nice playing.

Excellent musicians/playing. I've listened to a bit of Chic, Al Di Meola etc... in the past and this brings back pleasant memories. Well done!!!

I'm a jazz fan when I see it played live but don't listen to a lot.  This is worth listening to.  You guys are just great.  Last time I saw Chick Corea was in the late 70s or somewhere around there at Milwaukee Fest.  They were soooooo good.  So are you.

@mike_mccue: So you're saying I need a slower release time on the master comp? :-D.  I lowered the bass.  It's one of the hazards when the bass player is the co-leader of the project.  I'll re-post the revised mix in the near future.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.

J

Nice tune saras! I'm really digging the "theme/opening statement."

I noticed the melody layering. Was that because someone was stuck or just thought it was a good idea? Not saying it wasn't because to me it was and the flautist. I liked it lines.

Heh, I just looked at the time length. I didn't realize it was 6:20. It didn't seem like it at all!